Signed sealed delivered: Remy has completed his move to Stamford Brige (Image: @Chelseafc)

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Chelsea fought off a last-minute swoop by Arsenal to land QPR striker Loic Remy as the ­replacement for Fernando Torres at ­Stamford Bridge.

The France international signed a four-year deal after the Blues met his release clause, which the Loftus Road outfit insist was £10.5million.

Arsenal contacted QPR about the 27-year-old but talks with Chelsea were already advanced and the Gunners ­withdrew their interest as the reality dawned.

Remy, who scored 14 goals in 26 Premier League games on loan at Newcastle last season, will compete with Didier Drogba to be instant-hit Diego Costa’s understudy following Torres' loan move to AC Milan.

Former Marseille man Remy joined QPR for £8m in January 2013 and scored six goals in 14 appearances as Harry Redknapp failed to keep his team in the top flight.